I'm sure you heard all this b4, Live with PAIN in my lumbar etc.I just had another MRI of my neck where there is a steel plate and 6 screws,
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I am sure they would be able to do surgery again and not to negate the option, my brother in law has had 2 surgies and is now back to square one.
My husband has also had back surgery, rods,screws the whole nine yards however is back pain is still there. The doctor has put him on oxycotin (which many ppl. take) but taken as doctor advises. They do help him cope on a daily basis and at least allowing him back to work. I'm not saying he is w/o pain but at least it is tolerable. Hope this helps for you as I understand how some meds help others but not everyone. With these meds as I said I haven't heard any feedback that they didn't work for them or caused any other problems. Hope this helps you. Good Luck!!